The Riders Alliance, a grass-roots membership organization of subway and bus riders dedicated to winning better transit in New York City, are hosting an L Train Shutdown meeting tonight. Riders deserve […]
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Feminist Tattoos, Putin + Trump Lovefest, and CB1 Livestreams — The Hook-Up 2/17
In case you missed it, an illustrated image of Putin/Trump embracing was projected onto a building on North 6th Street this week. Police are investigating after an apartment building with […]
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L Train Shutdown Meeting Tonight (2/16)!
What’s the plan for the 2019 L Train shutdown? Do we have alternative transportation options? Tonight’s the night to voice your opinion and talk with community members about the upcoming L […]
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Greenpoint Has A Serial Groper
A local man, Christopher Boissard, who has been harassing and grabbing locals, in addition to shoving customers inside local businesses has now been charged with felony sex abuse. Via DNA […]
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Greenpointer Withdrawing as Secretary of The Army Nominee
So, a local hero will not be serving in the Trump Administration after all. Vincent Viola, the billionaire owner of the Florida Panthers ice hockey team and St. Cecilia’s graduate, […]
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Some Williamsburg Residents May Be Seeing Brown Tap Water, And Here’s Why
Hopefully your tap water doesn’t look like the above photo. Gross! According to NYC Water, some local residents currently have a water system maintenance advisory due to a situation at the […]
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Full-Length G Trains, “Power Hour” Heroin, & A New Van Leeuwen Location — The Hook-Up 1/27
Here’s this week’s local news, in brief! Traffic safety is an ongoing concern after a 14-year-old was hit by a reckless driver on Manhattan Avenue this week. The driver is currently […]
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Are You A Greenpointer With Love For Local News? We’re Seeking A News Editor!
Are you up-to-date on the environmental issues in Greenpoint? Local crime and safety issues? Are you interested being an active part of North Brooklyn community? Are you a writer with a nose for […]
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Greenpoint Loses a Legend: Hugh Reid (1927-2017)
Hugh Reid, who helped bury the dead of Greenpoint for generations, himself finally succumbed to death himself last Thursday, just short of his ninetieth year. I was lucky enough to […]
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Traffic Safety Meeting In Greenpoint Tonight (1/25)!
Local residents are concerned after a recent uptick in traffic accidents and injuries. A 14-year-old boy was struck by an out of control driver on Manhattan Avenue and seriously injured last week. […]